Careers at Reeds Africa Consult

Overview

• The Van Sales Man will be responsible for driving sales and distributing Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) products to retail outlets within Juja Town and its surrounding areas. The role involves developing and maintaining customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, achieving assigned sales targets, managing product stock, collecting customer payments and ensuring proper reconciliation of sales and returnable empties.
• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong sales skills, integrity, customer service excellence and accountability while ensuring efficient route coverage and achievement of the company's sales objectives.

Job description

• Sell and distribute KBL products to retail outlets.
• Achieve daily and monthly sales targets.
• Recruit and maintain customers.
• Manage sales collections and stock accountability.
• Collect and reconcile empty crates and bottles.
• Submit daily sales reports.

Requirements

• KCSE certificate.
• At least 1–2 years' experience in FMCG or beverage sales.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in route sales and customer management.
• Good cash-handling and stock reconciliation skills.
• Must be results-oriented and customer-focused.

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Overview

• The Driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering company products to designated customers and distribution points within assigned routes. The role involves ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the assigned vehicle, proper handling of products, compliance with traffic regulations and timely completion of delivery schedules.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, honesty and strong accountability in handling company vehicles, products and delivery documentation.

Job description

• Safely drive company vehicles to deliver KBL products to customers within assigned routes.
• Ensure timely collection and delivery of products from the depot to designated retail outlets.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after every trip.
• Ensure proper handling, loading and offloading of products to minimize breakages and losses.
• Verify delivery documents, invoices, stock quantities and customer acknowledgements.
• Maintain accurate records of fuel consumption, mileage and vehicle movements.
• Report vehicle defects, mechanical issues, accidents and incidents promptly.
• Ensure proper collection and return of empty crates, bottles and kegs.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure the assigned vehicle is in good working condition.
• Comply with traffic laws, company transport policies and road safety requirements.
• Ensure proper accountability for company property and assigned delivery documents.
• Work closely with Van Sales Representatives, loaders and the Operations Manager to facilitate efficient distribution.

Requirements

• Minimum KCSE certificate.
• Valid driving licence with the appropriate class for the assigned vehicle (Class BCE or applicable equivalent).
• At least 5 years of proven driving experience, preferably in FMCG or beverage distribution.
• Good knowledge of Juja Town and surrounding delivery routes.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand and verify delivery documents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong integrity, discipline and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet delivery schedules.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct will be an added advantage.
• Defensive driving training will be an added advantage.